With the tree ceremony tonight in Detroit, the holiday season is officially here. That means it is time to deck the halls and hunt for giFt. One place you can do both is at the Holiday Market at the Eastern Market which starts this Sunday, November 21.
It’s no secret when it comes to the holiday season, shopping early could be key to finding what you want. If you want to shop local, and find unique items made right here in the D, Eastern Market may be where you should be this weekend because “All Things Detroit” returns this Sunday.
click to enlarge Courtesy of Free Blockbuster DetroitDetroit's Free Blockbuster box in Eastern Market is open for business. Detroit-area video producer Jim Toscano remembers his first video store rental experience.As a kid, Toscano and his brothers stormed the aisles of their local video store to put their new VHS player to work. (Well, there is one last remaining Blockbuster store, which is the subject of, get this, a newly released Netflix documentary . “I talked to my wife and was like, I kind of miss going to a video store. Thus, Detroit's first Free Blockbuster was born.
metrotimes.comEastern Market – We could all use a little laugh right now and with entertainment venues reopening, here’s your opportunity. Bert’s Warehouse Theater has teamed up with “They-So-Funny” Promotions for “Funny Detroit,” comedy shows starring renowned comics. This weekend you can see TK Kirkland, and he joined host Tati Amare on the show to discuss his upcoming show. Their friendship goes back 40 years to when Mike Tyson was about 19 years old. AdIf you would like to see TK Kirkland, or other comedians in “Funny Detroit,” he will be performing March 12-14th at Bert’s Warehouse Theater In Eastern Market.
click to enlarge Alyson WilliamsTommey Walker at his Detroit vs. Everybody shop in Eastern Market. The tees don't stray far from the Vs. Everybody signature black 100% cotton crew neck design, but theybeen updated to feature the Gucci logo running down the back. Detroit Vs. Everybody's classic tee retails for $34.99 , while the multi-city Italian-made Gucci-fied version retails for a heftier $390. Proceeds go to support local nonprofits within those cities as part of Gucci's Changemakers initiative. The collection will soon be available for purchase online.
metrotimes.comSo how about a donut with some flair that’s channeling the flavors of the Caribbean? Host Tati Amare was joined by Toi Roberts, owner of Rolais’ Caribbean Bakery, a business that is bringing this creative combination to life. She was introduced to Caribbean flavors by a friend of hers and fell in love with them, deciding to add them to her baked treats. Flavors include Lemon Poppyseed Hibiscus, Passionfruit Lemon, Calypso Coconut Lime, Butter Rum Raisin, Guava Stuffed, Limbo Lime Pie, and many more. AdYou can find Rolais’ Donuts at Eastern Market on Saturdays, and on their website.
You can do it by supporting a local business and visiting one of the best landmarks in Detroit, Eastern Market. Vintage Detroit in Eastern Market has unique, fun items from 26 local vendors and artists that will help curate your space. He is a former veteran with a passion for vintage items and home design. He joined Tati Amare live from his store and showed off quick suggestions and how to refresh your space with vintage items. Check out the video below for décor ideas that will elevate your mood and create fun nostalgia in your home.
click to enlarge Lee DeVitoDave Mancini, owner of Eastern Market's popular Supino Pizzeria, says a second location is expected to soon open its doors.The new spot, located at 6519 Woodward Ave. in Detroit's New Center, is pending final inspections. Manicni tellshe hopes to open next month, but cautions that these things take time: he originally hoped to open it last year Of course, Mancini will serve up the same New York-style pies that made his original Eastern Market location a favorite for more than 12 years. There's Yum Village across the street, and the former soul food spot New Center Eatery is being rebranded as Joe Louis Southern Kitchen. Plus, The Kitchen by Cooking with Que, a rentable kitchen and private dining space, rounds out the area's culinary offerings. I'm like, well, Eastern market has a lot of restaurants, but they're all very different," Mancini says.
metrotimes.comEastern Market has more than great, fresh produce, you’ll also interact with vendors selling all kinds of products that they create themselves. One specialty stand is Gus & Grey Handcrafted Delights. Kila Peeples met with the owner, Tara Grey, to learn the story of her journey to create her homegrown business. Now Tara sells her jams at Eastern Market, which she said is a dream come true because of the history and diverse vendors. Watch the video to see more on Tara’s journey to creating her homegrown company.
click to enlarge Courtesy of the Ferndale ProjectIt had been a great couple of years for Eastern Market Brewing Co., a brewery founded by Dayne Bartscht and some friends on a lark, initially as a side hustle. "People love having a brewery in their neighborhood," Bartscht says. "To further harness that community support, the Ferndale Project launched an investment campaign with a platform called Mainvest. In other words; an investment of $100 yields a $140 investment; $1,000 and get $1,400 back. "It's something that we've been thinking about because we've had countless people over the three-plus years that Eastern Market Brewing Co.'s been open reaching out about investing, and oftentimes they do want to invest smaller amounts of money.
metrotimes.comGrocery shopping is something everyone does around the holidays, but instead of going to the store, there is a unique way you can support local businesses and farmers by ordering fresh produce that will come packages especially for you. It’s happening at Eastern Market, a place well-known for it’s high quality produce and handmade products. Caroline Michniak, the Grow Eastern Market Program Manager, joined Kim DeGiulio to discuss the curbside food boxes you can get and how you can get them. Watch the video above to hear what foods you can get in the boxes.
Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.
Fitness Friday this week takes us to Jabs Gym Birmingham for a two-minute full body cardio kickboxing workout with Owner and Trainer Fortune 500. Jabs Gym Birmingham offers indoor and outdoor classes and personal training to get the full schedule visit their website right here.
DETROIT – A unique retail and office development is planned for Detroit’s Eastern Market. A four-story building dubbed the “Glass Mural,” and inspired by the artistic expression of Eastern Market, is planned to be built directly across Eastern Market’s Shed 3, at the intersection of Russell and Division Street. Currently, the site is home to a two-story brick building that features a mural by local artist DENIAL. (MVRDV)Operationally, Glass Mural will have a ground-level retail storefront, with three floors of offices dispersed throughout the two primary glass blocks with permanent artworks. Glass Mural rendering.
As the cold weather starts to settle in, you can warm up the fall season with a delicious pie. Love’s Custard Pie sells traditional southern-style baked pie that is available at the Eastern Market. Allen Love, the Founder of Love’s Custard Pie, explained how he makes chess and custard pie. The chess pie is a southern-style custard that is very rich with eggs and butter, that’s compared to their egg custard pie which is creamier. Love’s Custard Pie sells 26 different flavors of custard pie including sweet potato pie and key lime pie.
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues. This time we’re in Birmingham for a pilates workout with instructor Lisa Mills. Mills also leads online classes at “Pilates + With Lisa Mills” on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s and private outdoor classes by appointment through Fit Society in Birmingham. To see the schedule or book a private session, go to Lisa’s website https://www.Pilatespluswithlisamills.Com/ or social media pages @pilatespluswithlisamills.
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues. This time we’re in Birmingham for a pilates workout with instructor Lisa Mills. Mills also leads online classes at “Pilates + With Lisa Mills” on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s and private outdoor classes by appointment through Fit Society in Birmingham. To see the schedule or book a private session, go to Lisa’s website https://www.Pilatespluswithlisamills.Com/ or social media pages @pilatespluswithlisamills.
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues with Sydni Jones, a personal trainer from Jabs Gym Eastern Market with a full body resistance band workout. Jones is a trainer for Jabs Gym and hosts cardio kickboxing and full body outdoor classes at Eastern Market’s Shed 2 twice a week and virtual classes five days a week. @sydnijfit on InstagramSydni Jones on FacebookSchedule and price:-- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 a.m. via Zoom -- classes for $10 each or two classes or $16-- At Jabs Gym Eastern Market Shed 2: Outdoor classes Monday and Wednesday -- $20/class
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues with Sydni Jones, a personal trainer from Jabs Gym Eastern Market with a cardio kickboxing workout. Jones is a trainer for Jabs Gym and hosts cardio kickboxing and full body outdoor classes at Eastern Market’s Shed 2 twice a week and virtual classes five days a week. @sydnijfit on InstagramSydni Jones on FacebookSchedule and price:-- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 a.m. via Zoom -- classes for $10 each or two classes or $16-- At Jabs Gym Eastern Market Shed 2: Outdoor classes Monday and Wednesday -- $20/class
DETROIT After struggling for decades, the area surrounding Eastern Market has slowly but surely made a comeback. The city of Detroit is aiming to take a major step and bring more new development to two sites along the Dequindre Cut. READ: 2000 Division in Detroits Eastern Market to be renovated, used as modern office spaceWith its popular sheds and food choices, Eastern Market is billed as the nations oldest continuous marketplace. The city plans to make it a more livable neighborhood by asking developers to build a 20 to 30 unit housing development there. We hope to see proposals for food manufacturing district tight along the lives of so many of the other activities currently seen in the Eastern Market, Schneider said.
Eastern Market is a popular place to be and sometimes that means things can get busy! Lonni Thomas, Senior Market Manager at Eastern Market, joined host Jason Carr to talk about how you can enjoy a smaller version of Eastern Market Saturdays on Tuesday. The Tuesday Market under Shed 2 allows you to get everything you need with a smaller crowd. They also offer free fitness classes that are under Shed 3 including a Zumba class and a yoga class. While Tuesday Markets is a smaller version of Saturday Markets, you will see some of the vendors that you will also see on Saturday.
DETROIT 2000 Division, just east of the Dequindre Cut in Eastern Market, will become a multi-level office space and is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. The existing building had different sections built at different times from the 1920s to the 1950s. It has been vacant for several years, and has previously been used for food processing and more recently a property restoration company. FIRM Real Estate will relocate their headquarters from Troy to become the anchor tenant of the project. This is a very creative project, which makes it so special for Detroit, said Marvin Beatty, partner at FIRM Real Estate.
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues with owner and trainer Fortune “500″ of Jabs Gym Birmingham. This week’s workout is cardio boxing! Check it out in the video player above. Jabs Gym Birmingham offers outdoor classes and personal training -- to get the full schedule, visit their website here.
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues with Sydni Jones, a personal trainer from Jabs Gym Eastern Market with a cardio kickboxing workout. Jones is a trainer for Jabs Gym and hosts cardio kickboxing and full body outdoor classes at Eastern Market’s Shed 2 twice a week and virtual classes five days a week. @sydnijfit on InstagramSydni Jones on FacebookSchedule and price:-- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 a.m. via Zoom -- classes for $10 each or two classes or $16-- At Jabs Gym Eastern Market Shed 2: Outdoor classes Monday and Wednesday -- $20/class
DETROIT Hes known as the Greek Town Hot Box.' Deon Forrest is pretty popular, not just in Detroit, but all over. Forrest uses pots and pans and half of a stick. Forrest said, hes doing pretty well for himself now, but he has a dream, I want to be on stage with a rapper and singer. I want to change the world with this.And who can blame him, he already has the tools he needs.
Wine-ding down has never been easier thanks to Detroit Vineyards. The local winery is offering virtual wine tastings from the comfort of your own home! During the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, Detroit Vineyards was looking for a way to still interact with its customers, and it came up with the idea of doing a virtual tasting. They recently opened their tasting room in Eastern Market. For more information visit their website, or check out their tasting room at 1000 Gratiot Avenue in Detroit.
Tati Amare - As we’ve all been adjusting to the “new normal” it’s natural to still seek out the familiar for a sense of “normalcy”. Looking for the familiar wherever we can find it and, for me, taking what I can get. It’s no secret that one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city is Eastern Market. But wait, there's more! Along with the fresh produce, artisan baked good, beautiful plants, flowers and other handmade products is the beautiful sense of community you can always count on.
DETROIT – Small businesses in the city of Detroit can receive free personal protective equipment (PPE) starter kits on Monday courtesy of DTE Energy. About 6,000 PPE starter kits will be handed out between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday at Eastern Market’s Shed 3. This is for Detroit businesses only. Retail businesses in Metro Detroit can finally reopen Tuesday, but some of the restrictions have them preparing for a completely different world. MORE: Here’s everything that’s reopening this weekIt’s been a slow ramp up and a major learning cure for businesses, especially the smaller ones.
(CBS DETROIT) After being closed for months, retailers in the state are back open today. The owners at Shops on Top in Eastern Market say their doors are open, but once inside customers can expect to see a change. Back in December, before life as we knew it would change forever, CW50s April Morton interviewed the owner. I was like wow, thank you, thank you, thank you Governor, he said. To make an appointment for Shops on Top clothing retail store, call 313-974-6898.
detroit.cbslocal.comFlower Day is a beloved Detroit tradition that happens annually at Eastern Market. Dan Carmody, President of the Eastern Market Partnership, joined Tati Amare to explain how people can enjoy special upcoming flower sales safely from their homes. Its really not Flower Day this year, but Flower Season. This will happen starting at noon for the next three Sundays, (May 24, May 31 and June 7). They will also spotlight their flower growers, what they have to offer and have expert tips for your garden.
click to enlarge Courtesy of Eastern MarketWhile many beloved traditions and events have wilted in the wake of the coronavirus, Flower Day at Eastern Market is in full bloom but it won't look at all like the Flower Day festivities you've come to expect.The annual event, which draws upwards of 100,000 people and takes place each year on the Sunday after Mother's Day, will pivot to an online ordering format to ensure Flower Day goers adhere to Michigan's stay-at-home order and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's social-distancing guidelines. Those events are expected to take place on May 24, May 31, and June 7 via Eastern Market's Facebook page Eastern Market hasn't ruled out in-person shopping in the near future. According to a statement posted to Facebook , they're actively looking at how they may be able to safely and responsibly host an in-person flower shopping experience in the future, depending on the duration and limitations defined by Michigan's stay-at-home ordinances.For those looking to get up close and personal with flowers before you order, you can purchase flowers during Eastern Market's Saturday market from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. The market remains open with food and retail vendors but has made adjustments to accommodate social distancing requirements. They've also launched bulk produce drive-thru pick-up on Tuesdays and Saturdays via an order form on their website More information about Flower Day, online ordering, and market day updates can be found at easternmarket.org
metrotimes.comGretchen Whitmer issued an executive order instructing Michiganders to stay at home as much as possible for the next three weeks in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, you can still shop at Eastern Market and avoid the crowds.Like many local businesses, Eastern Market is tweaking its model to adapt to the pandemic. Starting Saturday, March 28, you can pick up items using online ordering and curbside pickup. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, Metro Times has been keeping Detroit informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to Metro Times.
metrotimes.comFor this year's festivities, the Eastern Market-based Detroit City Distillery will, once again, honor the tradition of their Paczki Day Vodka. In previous years, the DCD tasting room has offered mere sips of their specialty vodka. Created by DCD's Steve Orzechowski, the vodka is made from 12 dozen fresh raspberry paczki from Hamtramck's New Palace Bakery and 100% potato vodka from Poland. DCD's release party starts at 10 a.m. and will run until midnight at the Eastern Market tasting room. For more information on the vodka party and Paczki Day Vodka availability, visit detroitcitydistillery.com.
metrotimes.comclick to enlarge Lee DeVitoErica Pietrzyk at the counter of Pietrzyk Pierogi. click to enlarge Pietrzyk PierogiIt's happening. Chef Erica Pietrzyk will extend her playful take on Polish cuisine to the beloved paczki just in time for Fat Tuesday.Her Pietrzyk Pierogi shop in Eastern Market is now taking pre-orders . Pietrzyk says all of her paczki fillings are made fresh from scratch in Eastern Market and are sourced from local vendors.Paczki are a dozen for $20, and customers can get a minimum of three flavors or a mixed dozen. Pre-orders end on Thursday, Feb. 20.Pickups are from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25.You can also catch Pietrzyk Pierogi's paczki from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at Kuhnhenn Brewery in Warren, during "Paczki Brunch" from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Urbanrest Brewery in Ferndale, and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fat Tuesday (Feb. 25) during the Polish Muslims' show at Ant Hall in Hamtramck.Pietrzyk Pierogi is located at 1429 Gratiot Ave. Suite #109, Detroit.
metrotimes.comDemocratic presidential candidate and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at a campaign stop at Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan, on February 4, 2020. Four candidates in the primary race were not on the stage, however: former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, ex-Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii. Bloomberg has piled money into states that hold their primaries on March 3, Super Tuesday. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, tore into Bloomberg's strategy as "nonsense."
cnbc.comBillionaire Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg unveiled a tax plan on Saturday that would unwind corporate tax breaks granted by President Donald Trump and impose an additional 5% "surtax" on incomes above $5 million a year. According to the campaign, the plan in total would generate roughly $5 trillion and would be sufficient to help fund Bloomberg's initiatives, including his healthcare plan, education, combating climate change and more than $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Bloomberg, like fellow moderate candidate Joe Biden, thinks Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went too far. Both want to reverse the Trump tax changes that lowered taxes on high-income households from 39.6%. "The plan I am releasing today raises rates on wealthy individuals and corporations, closes loopholes, cracks down on tax avoidance, expands the estate tax, and reduces the tax advantages that investors have over workers," said Bloomberg in a statement.
cnbc.comEastern Market is one of Detroits most cherished neighborhoods. Thats why this 1,495-square-foot loft that just hit the market is listed for $469,500. The unit on Russell Street is in a former Detroit Fire Department station and repair center built in 1917. In addition to those who enjoy loft living, a major appeal is the proximity to the vibrant market area. 3434 Russell Street #203 is listed with Maura Sanders of NextHome All Pro Realty for $469,500.
detroit.curbed.comThe company was first described to CNBC as the "primary digital agency and technology services provider" for the billionaire's presidential campaign. A former senior producer at Google, Namik Hawkins, is now an executive producer at Hawkfish, her LinkedIn page says. The company's LinkedIn page also gives a glimpse into how connected the organization is to Bloomberg himself. A spokesperson for the Bloomberg campaign did not return a request for comment. As for digital ads, Bloomberg has invested just over $20 million in Google and Facebook ads.
cnbc.comHere is a list of warming centers that have opened in Metro Detroit as frigid temperatures linger in the area. Wayne CountyTeam Wellness Center (Eastern Market): Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily -- 2925 Russell Street in Detroit. When the Eastern Market location closes for the evening, a shuttle is available to take them to the Team East location to stay warm for the night. Team Wellness Center (Team East): Open 24 hours -- 6309 Mack Avenue in Detroit. When the Eastern Market location closes for the evening, a shuttle is available to take them to the Team East location to stay warm for the night.
Detroit police officers saw the ambulance exit I-75 where the driver lost control and the ambulance rolled over and struck another vehicle. The ambulance was estimated to cost about $250,000 and was heavily damaged. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Weather forecast: Drizzle and mist ahead of the Veterans Day snow stormThe Veterans Day snow storm will be developing overnight and on the holiday. 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected by Monday night. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 --Tweets by Local4News
Two new women-owned businesses will soon open in the heart of Eastern Market. The studio is currently open from Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with hours to soon expand. Roland told Crains that there will be six private offices with rates still to be determined. Several businesses have closed in buildings since his purchases, including Russell Street Deli, and many have worried that he would find new tenants that didnt fit the character of Eastern Market. But the last few businesses to open in his buildings have all been locally-owned, including Joses Tacos and Discount Candles.
detroit.curbed.comclick to enlarge Courtesy of Detroit Hustles HarderDetroit-based retail company Detroit Hustles Harder is going back to its roots on the first floor of the century-old building in Eastern Market. For Brendan Blumentritt, co-owner of Detroit Hustles Harder, collaboration has always been an important aspect of the company. Blumentritt and co-owner Joseph OGrady's decision to operate within Eastern Market seems to have been heavily influenced by the history they have in the neighborhood. Detroit Hustles Harder is giving the community an opportunity to check out the not-so-new space at its grand opening party on July 27 with live music, a DJ, and complimentary food and drinks. Check out Detroit Hustles Harder at detroithustlesharder.com or @aptemal on Instagram.
metrotimes.comLess than a week after developer Sanford Nelson announced the demolition of an Eastern Market building, Crains Detroit Business reports that the citys Historic Designation Advisory Board is in the process of designating the area as an interim local historic district. Its the first step in what could lead to permanent historic district status, making it more difficult to demolish buildings. At the request of Councilmember James Tate, the advisory board proposed the resolution to Detroit City Council. In order to demolish a building in a historic district, an owner must complete a project review and structural assessment, then go before the Historic District Commission to get approval. Related Recapping all the news and closures in Eastern Market so far
detroit.curbed.comclick to enlarge Courtesy of 1xRunclick to enlarge Courtesy of 1xRunDetroit's Murals in the Market festival named one ofmagazine's top five mural festivals in the world has announced the roster of artists for its fifth iteration, set for Sept. 14-21.Festival organizers 1xRun announced the lineup at a press conference on Wednesday in Eastern Market against the backdrop of a new mural by Olyami Dabls made from bits of broken mirrors and reminiscent of the sprawling outdoor art installation Dabls created outside of his African Bead Gallery and MBAD Museum near Grand River Avenue and West Grand Boulevard.Aside from Dabls, this year's roster features 19 other artists from Detroit, including Ashley Mcfadden, Bakpak Durden, Ben Hall, BreAnn WHLGN, Brian Nickson, Diviniti, Ed Irmen, Efe Bes, Ijania Cortez, Ivan Montoya, Jake Dwyer, Javier Gonzalez, Joey Salamon, Lindy Shewbridge, Mike Polakowski, Mikey Francis, Nick Pizana, Ryan Doyle, and Tiff Massey.From beyond the Motor City is Dennis McNett (Los Angeles), Joe Geis (New York), Kevin Ledo (Montreal), Kevin Lyons (New York), Maser (Dublin), Osunlade (New York), Remi Rough (South London), and Ron English (New York).The artists will create works that join the more than 150 murals the festival has already helped create throughout Eastern Market, but will expand beyond Eastern Market's footprint to bring attention to overlooked areas of the city, according to a press release.The festival kicks off on Sept. 14 with the 2nd Annual Murals in the Market Family Reunion, an all-ages block party with DJs from Paxahau. During the festival's run, Jason Hall will offer bike tours through his RiDetroit. It all culminates with a closing party at Eastern Market After Dark on Sept. 21.More information is available at muralsinthemarket.com
metrotimes.comDetroiters were upset to learn recently about the announced closure of Russell Street Deli, a beloved restaurant and staple of Eastern Market for 30 years. Ever since Sanford Nelson and his real estate company, Firm Real Estate LLC, began rapidly buying property in Eastern Market in 2017, there has been a steady stream of business closures. Eastern Market has a thematically consistent set of businesses centered around its Saturday market, a kind of weekly festival celebrating local food. The Eastern Market Partnership (EMP) has been taking steps to maintain the character of the district. The nonprofit that oversees the district released its Eastern Market Development Protocol, which will establish guidelines for future developers to adhere to if they hope to get support from the nonprofit.
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